If after 50pgs, nothing has happened and I'm not interested in what happens next, or into the main character. #askPSLA

worth including for that human touch, but not important enough to stress over #askPSLA

sure, as a brief bio note #askPSLA

Of course, there are always exceptions though! #askPSLA

No, it's expected in SFF! But 10+ pre written books would scare me still #askPSLA

Posting your manuscript online anywhere will always make it harder to find a traditional publisher. #askPSLA

nope, just has to be done well. I've never had someone reject due to tense #askPSLA

Not across the board. We have a general format on our website that is a good start: psliterary.com/submissions/ #askPSLA

I'll do anything to avoid using the word dystopian in a pitch now. #askPSLA

for fiction? not really important at all, so focus more on building a community and support system #askPSLA

You just might want to wait in case you receive feedback from the contest that will help you revise your query. #askPSLA

I'm not sure of the specific rules for that contest, but many writers query and enter contests at the same time. #askPSLA

short word count is worse than long, IMO! Over 200k has to sound VERY good to be worth it tho #askPSLA

Yes, use your pitch time to learn! Just be upfront about it not being a finished project. #askPSLA

Yes, just mention that from that start! pitches are YOUR time #askPSLA

No, only send the number of chapters requested! #askPSLA

Writers, mark the calendar! Our next #askPSLA chat is July 25th at 3pm EST with @MsMariaVicente & @kurestinarmada!

We wrapped up our Tumblr recap of #askPSLA yesterday. You can read all 8 parts here: bit.ly/1R4ldmh

The eighth and final part of our #askPSLA recap is up on Tumblr: bit.ly/1R4ldmh

Read part seven of our #askPSLA recap on Tumblr: bit.ly/1SqXEY1